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802.7.2 Companion Seat Alignment

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2017 of South Carolina > 8 Special Rooms and Spaces > 802 Assembly Areas > 802.7 Companion Seat > 802.7.2 Companion Seat Alignment

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In row seating, the companion seat shall be located to provide shoulder alignment with the wheelchair space occupant. The shoulder of the wheelchair space occupant is considered to be 36 inches (915 mm) or more from the front and 12 inches (305 mm) or more from the rear of the wheelchair space. The floor surface for the companion seat shall be at the same elevation as the wheelchair space floor surface.

Exception: Companion seat alignment shall not be required in tiered seating that includes dining surfaces or work surfaces.

FIGURE 802.7.2(A)
COMPANION SEAT ALIGNMENT - ELEVATION

FIGURE 802.7.2(B)
COMPANION SEAT ALIGNMENT FRONT OR REAR APPROACH - EXISTING BUILDINGS

FIGURE 802.7.2(C)
COMPANION SEAT ALIGNMENT FRONT OR REAR APPROACH - NEW BUILDINGS

FIGURE 802.7.2(D)
COMPANION SEAT ALIGNMENT SIDE APPROACH

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